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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 319.08, 478.74 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 319.08, 478.74 and 136.52 is: 204.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    319.08 : 478.74 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    319.08/478.74 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    319.08x = 478.74 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    319.08x = 65,357.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,357.58/319.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.83

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